The Wolverines finished 10-3 in consecutive seasons to start the Jim Harbaugh era and ended last season ranked No. 10 in the Amway Coaches' Poll. They lost three of their final four games, including the Orange Bowl against Florida State.

This season begins with a major challenge: Against No. 16 Florida in the Cowboys Classic in Arlington, Texas. Furthermore, U-M returns just five starts from last year's team, including four on offense.

Four of Michigan's 2017 opponents are ranked: Florida (16), Penn State (6), Wisconsin (10) and Ohio State (2).